Dad who died when car burst into flames on M57 pictured for first time
Lee Morton was killed when his car came off the motorway on Wednesday 10 September
A dad who died when his car came off the M57 and burst into flames has been named and pictured for the first time.
Lee Morton, 60, from Kirkby, was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday 10 September.
In a tribute, his wife Marie said: “For my beloved husband, Lee, to me, he was my soulmate and the love of my life. To his family and friends, he was a source of joy, laughter, and kindness.
“One of his great passions was golf and on the day we lost him he had spent the morning doing exactly that, out on the course, happy and surrounded by friends. There is comfort in knowing his last hours were spent doing something he truly loved.
“Above all, he was a dad to his girls who were his pride and joy. He loved them with his whole heart and they will carry his love with them always. His little buddy Enzo his dog, who has been waiting by the window for you to come home.
“He was cherished beyond words by me, by his family, by his friends, by Enzo, and most of all by his girls. Though our hearts are broken, we are grateful to have loved him and to have been loved by him. Oceans of time my love.
His children said: “Our wonderful dad, we love you so much, our hearts are broken into a million pieces. We will look after your best friend Enzo for you we promise. I hope you can play golf up their dad.
“Going to miss listening to Dire straits, Eagles, David Bowie and ELO with you in the garden so much.
“Up the Reds!!! I know you will keeping a close eye on them from up there dad. We will love & miss you forever, Rest in paradise dad."
Merseyside Police are looking into the possibility of a prior collision leading up to Mr. Morton's car leaving the motorway.
The force has asked anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch.
31-year-old John Butler, of Shaftesbury Avenue in Kirkby, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and driving and appeared in court last week.